TLDR: Scroll down and we’ll show you how to register a free account and watch when traveling outside of Oz.
10Play, the free streaming arm of Network 10, has some of the best TV shows and live sports Down Under. Even better, you can watch 10Play in the U.K., U.S.A, Canada and abroad.
For the uninitiated, 10Play – also called ’10’ or ‘Network 10’ – is home to huge hits such as “Survivor Australia”, “MasterChef Australia”, “South Park”, “NCIS” and “The Celebrity Traitors”.
How to watch 10Play – get a free acount
How to watch 10Play from anywhere
To stream 10Play from outside Australia, you’ll need a VPN… but don’t just grab any VPN. That could be a costly mistake.
You’ll want one of the best streaming VPNs – I tested the best on the market and NordVPN is my ultimate choice. Nord comes loaded with features and is one of the cheaper options (yes, you can get ‘free’ VPNs but they likely won’t unblock 10Play, at least not reliably).
Sign up to NordVPN (74% OFF) and connect to a server in your home country of Oz to get FULL access to 10Play now.
How to use a VPN with 10Play
- Sign up to a VPN with plenty of servers in Australia – we recommend NordVPN (SAVE 74%)
- Download and install the software/app on your device
- Connect to a VPN server in Australia
- Go to the 10play website (10.com.au) and either log in or create an account
- Sit back and enjoy streaming 10play
What TV shows are on 10Play?
If reality TV is your bag, there are few places better than 10Play to get your fix. The genre is something of a stronghold for Network 10 and its array of channels and streams.
“Survivor Australia”, “MasterChef Australia” and as much content from The Traitors franchise in Australia and beyond, including “The Celebrity Traitors U.K.” are among the big hitters. If that trio weren’t enough, there’s also “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!”, “Big Brother” and “The Amazing Race Australia” to get stuck into quicker than a barbie on a hot Aussie summer’s day.
There are plenty of series to enjoy from Australia and across the world, too, including “South Park”, “NCIS: Sydney” and “Fake” as well as such classics as “Broadchurch”. Other big draws including “Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation”, comedy panel show “The Cheap Seats” and “Sam Pang Tonight”, plus plenty of on-demand movies from “School of Rock” to “Shutter Island” and a solid collection of Christmas flicks.
Watch live sports on 10Play
It might not compare to 9Now, but 10Play offers some solid live sports coverage.
The network has all the Australian soccer you could possibly want, with live coverage of the men’s and women’s A-Leagues, Australia Cup, plus internationals involving the Socceroos and the Matildas.
Sunday Hoops, featuring live weekend coverage of the National Basketball League is an Aussie staple, while Moto GP is also available, plus a host of sports documentaries.
Why should you use a VPN to watch 10Play live?
Even if you live in Australia, the moment you leave the country whether for work or vacation, you’ll lose access to the entire 10Play library.
A VPN will give you a route back in, no matter where in the world you are. Plus, you’ll be able to tap into programming from different regions of Australia.
VPNs also encrypt and anonymize your browsing data, keeping it private not only from cybercriminal and government snooping, but from your internet service provider too.
What is the best VPN for 10Play?
We tested more than ten VPNs with 10Play and NordVPN is our No.1 pick. It tops the charts for ease-of-use, unblocking, security, features and price. If you opt for the 2-year plan you’ll get 74% off the full-fat price, meaning you’ll pay around $2.30/£2 per month for the full Nord experience.
Want an even cheaper option? Try Surfshark. This VPN works great with 10Play and offers new users a 7-day free trial. However, if you want the ability to unblock almost every streaming service, including Netflix (see: watch Netflix from anywhere). we recommend splashing a little extra on NordVPN. You’ll be pleased you did.
Other options include ExpressVPN and IPVanish. Express is pricier than Nord, and not quite as idiot-proof. IPVanish is a reasonable price but the likes of Nord and Surfshark better when it comes to streaming.
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